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Board president fields questions from public
(Local News ~ 05/25/06)
EASTERN HEIGHTS -- About 50 people turned out for the public hearing on Wednesday that would have normally lasted 15 minutes but turned into a two-hour session of questions, answers and a lot of opinions. In a bold move, Eastern Greene School Board President Andy Brough opened the floor to the public during the unannounced session...
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Miners pounded out 14 hits against Warriors
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/06)
Dan Allen, Dylan Hardisty, Jared Lewis and Evan Austin each hit home runs, part of a 14-hit attack, as Linton defeated North Knox 17-7 in five innings in a high school baseball at Roy Herndon Field in Linton Wednesday. The two teams will meet again at noon Monday in the opening game of the Class 2A Mitchell Sectional...
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Franklin pleased with regional results
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/06)
EVANSVILLE -- Although no Linton Miner girls track athlete advanced from the regional at Evansville Central Wednesday night, that doesn't mean they didn't make an impression on the field. With a limited number of athletes compared to the bigger schools, the Lady Miners managed to 19th place with eight points. Placing below Linton included Tell City (7), Forest Park (7), Northview (4), Washington (2)...
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Dorothy Olive (Miller) Yake
(Obituary ~ 05/25/06)
Dorothy Olive (Miller) Yake, 86, of rural Switz City, passed away at 1:35 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at her daughter's residence in rural Switz City. Born July 15, 1919 in Preble County, she was the daughter of Stanley K. and Tresa (Royer) Miller. She had been married to Lyle L. Yake for 61 years. He passed away on February 20, 2004...
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Johnie Jay Trinkle
(Obituary ~ 05/25/06)
Johnie Jay Trinkle, 59, of Linton, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Born September 14, 1946 in Linton, he was the son of Orlan "Dutch" and Betty (Hostettler) Trinkle. He was married to Judith Elaine (Hall) Trinkle...
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Virginia Page
(Obituary ~ 05/25/06)
Virginia Page, 81, passed away at 2:44 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Millers Merry Manor in Sullivan. Arrangements are pending at Newkirk's Funeral Home in Dugger.
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Lawson stationed in San Diego with Navy
(Obituary ~ 05/25/06)
A year ago, Andrew Lawson was preparing to receive his diploma as a member of the Linton-Stockton High School graduating class of 2005. Today, the 19 year old is stationed with the U.S. Navy in San Diego, Calif., in a unit that services military helicopters...
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Clarence "Clint" Burger
(Obituary ~ 05/25/06)
Clarence "Clint" Burger, 86, of Linton, passed away on Wednesday evening, May 24, 2006, at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at the Welch & Cornett Funeral Home Linton Chapel. Arrangements can be viewed later today at www.welchcornett.com...
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Luise Alderson
(Obituary ~ 05/25/06)
Luise Alderson, 81, of Linton, passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at the Linton Nursing & Rehab Center. Born April 18, 1925 in Dallu, Germany, she was the daughter o Jahann "John" and Anna (Haelig) Maurer. She had been married to Robert Alderson...
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Dibble, officials don't take kindly to remarks
(Local News ~ 05/25/06)
Greene County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Charles Dibble said he and officials with a firm that wants to open a railroad box car repair operation in the old Wickes Lumber building in Fairplay Township didn't take kindly to remarks made by some members of the Greene County Redevelopment Commission on Monday night...
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Building corp. gets monthly update on courthouse
(Local News ~ 05/25/06)
The Greene County Building Corporation met in regular session Wednesday, approving claims and formally approving the phone system recommended by the Greene County Board of Commissioners. Last month, building corporation members agreed to approve whatever company the commissioners recommended for the phone system. County attorney Marilyn Hartman reminded them of their decision and that of the commissioners. No changes were made...
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Students donated keyboard to seniors
(Local News ~ 05/25/06)
LYONS -- Students at White River Valley-Lyons Elementary School, who were learning about citizenship in character education class, recently raised money and purchased a keyboard and swing for the Lyons Health and Living Center. The students held a penny war and raised $1,350 in just one week, according to CAPE counselor Carolyn LaFollette. She said they also received a donation from the Assembly of God Church in Lyons...
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Indiana Rail Road to take over tracks
(Local News ~ 05/25/06)
A Saturday morning ribbon cutting ceremony is planned in Jasonville by Indiana Rail Road Company to commemorate its purchase of 92.3 miles of Canadian Pacific Railway track from Fayette, which is near Terre Haute, to Bedford. The ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 8 a.m. at the Latta Yard...
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2006 Phil Harris Scholarships awarded
(Local News ~ 05/25/06)
Five Linton-Stockton High School seniors were presented the 2006 Phil Harris Scholarship awards Wednesday evening during a celebration dinner at The Old Bank & Co. Marsha Kelley, treasurer of the Phil Harris Scholarship Trustees, presented the awards to Evan Herndon, Caleb Fischer, Emily Gaither, Kara Sue Mullis and Chris Taylor...
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Ross likely to be named athletic director at Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 05/25/06)
Andy Ross, a teacher and coach at East Noble High School in Kendallville, is expected to be named the new Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School athletic director by the school board tonight. Ross, who brings 21 years of teaching and coaching experience, told The Daily World in a telephone interview Thursday morning that he has been offered and accepted the athletic director's job. The school board needs to approve the hiring to make it official...
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Residents share opinions on Eastern Greene's building project
(Local News ~ 05/25/06)
EASTERN HEIGHTS -- Applause broke out after residents heard one Solsberry man's opinion on the upcoming Eastern Greene $16 million construction project that has many upset over the increased taxes they will pay. During the public hearing of additional appropriations held Wednesday night, the board unanimously voted to accept the additional appropriations total of $9,125,000 and listened quietly to all public comments prior to the vote...
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Sports guys trying to stay on their toes
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/06)
It's been a busy spring with track, tennis, softball, and soon, baseball tournament dominating the headlines inside the pages of The Daily World. I've always told people that with six schools and two people, it's impossible to cover everything that's going on in one night this time of the year. But that doesn't mean we don't try...
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